Video - Words that Kill: The Conrad Roy Case

On July 13, 2014, the tragic death of 18-year-old Conrad Roy III shocked the nation. Found in his truck, he succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Initially seen as a suicide, the case took a sinister twist with the discovery of text messages from his girlfriend, 17-year-old Michelle Carter. These texts revealed she had encouraged Conrad to take his own life, even instructing him to "get back in" when he hesitated. This unprecedented case led to Michelle's conviction for involuntary manslaughter, sparking a national debate about the power of words and responsibility. Michelle served 11 months in prison before her release in 2020.